Rhode Island Environmental
Education Association
We are serving as a webinar partner for Green Teacher with their series this winter on “Caring for our Earth’s Caregivers.” They are focused on outdoor education and reducing youth screen time!
Want to expand your efforts at afterschool programming with a local partner? The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has released a Request for Proposals for grants to support afterschool learning and enrichment opportunities.
On November 10, we had our annual Youth Leadership Retreat at Rhode Island College. RIEEA staff and Peer Mentors from last year’s Youth Leadership Program provided training and supported connections among youth from schools and organizations across Rhode Island.
Rachel Holbert with Newport Tree Conservancy was recently awarded a RIEEA professional development scholarship. Read on to see how she used the scholarship to expand her connections and environmental education knowledge!
Kaytee Canfield (she/they) is RIEEA’s new Communications Manager. They are passionate about exciting people about how science exists in our everyday environment and activities.
This month we will be discussing access considerations including access for learners with disabilities, the difference between interpretation and translation, how location affects participation, and any other access challenges on your mind!
Are you interested in supporting the Green Bond this election season? This Green Economy Bond will help to fund numerous projects to promote a sustainable and more climate-resilient Rhode Island.
Our annual summit, titled “Storytelling to Connect with your Audience,” will be on March 4, 2023. Our keynote speaker will be Wanda Hopkins – author, educator, storyteller, and Narragansett tribal leader.
For anyone who works with high school students (or is one!), the deadline for applications for our 2022 Youth Leadership Program has been extended to Thursday, October 13.
Calling All Rhode Island Schools: Be honored for your efforts to make your school healthy and sustainable! We are excited to share the opening of this year’s Green Ribbon Schools Award Program.
Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
c/o The SEG Hub
10 Davol Square, Suite 100
Providence, RI 02903